Colorado, the Rocky Mountain state, is beginning to attract attention as a tech hub, thanks to the action in cities like Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs. So far, the nickname “Silicon Mountain” is sticking, but “Silicon Flatiron” is also in the running as the area’s new tech-centric sobriquet.
Regardless which nickname ends up sticking as Colorado rises in the ranks among tech hubs, here are 9 of the companies that are lending the area that reputation. All are home to new ideas and business practices that are helping them to stand out from the crowd – and, for jobseekers looking to get a little bit of that world-famous Rocky Mountain high – they’re now hiring!
Customer Service|Enterprise|Project Management
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Cherwell improves service experiences across the entire organization through integrated, adaptable technology. Whether addressing customer needs and desires, demonstrating a determination to solve problems, or making a commitment to tell the truth, smarter service is what transforms functional teams into phenomenal ones.
“Collaboration is clearly evident in the work ethic of my team. The team works diligently.”
-Employee review
Cherwell Software employees rated their overall culture an A-.
Cherwell Software is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Cannabis|Point of Sale|Retail Technology
Location: Denver, CO
Flowhub is a retail management solution for cannabis dispensaries to deliver compliance, point of sale, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data from a single platform. It designs and builds user friendly business management and compliance products crafted specifically for the regulated cannabis industry.
“They are transparent and just good honest humans. They are in this not for the profit but for the mission and broader purpose we serve. They really have heart and care about the company, which is very rare. They also seem focused and do a good job of motivating employees and boosting morale.”
-Employee review
98% of Flowhub employees say they look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Flowhub is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Biotech|Pharmaceuticals|Medical Devices
Location: Centennial, CO
AlloSource is a nonprofit organization to honor and respect the gift of human tissue donation by responsibly developing, processing and distributing life-saving and life-enhancing allografts for their communities. They offer more than 200 types of precise bone, skin, soft-tissue and custom-machined allografts for use in an array of life-saving and life-enhancing medical procedures.
“Leadership has the best interest of the company in mind.”
-Employee review
AlloSource is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Collaboration|Business Services|Messaging
Location: Denver, CO
Slack is a team communication application providing services such as real-time messaging, archiving, and search for modern teams. It is the leading global collaboration hub that makes people’s working lives simpler, more pleasant and more productive. From global Fortune 100 companies to corner markets, businesses and teams of every kind use Slack to bring the right people together with all the right information.
“Fun and fast-paced atmosphere makes job exciting. I enjoy taking on projects and responsibilities as a result.”
-Employee review
Slack employees rated their overall culture an A-.
Slack is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Health Care|Information Services|Medical
Location: Denver, CO
Healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Today, more than one million people a day use the Healthgrades website to search, compare and connect with hospitals and physicians based on the most important factors when selecting a healthcare provider: experience, hospital quality and patient satisfaction.
“The amount of communication you hear from them is higher than other places I have worked and they have asked for employee feedback and input in a variety of ways, which is fantastic.”
-Employee review
Healthgrades is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Fitness|Hardware and Devices|Sports & Entertainment
Location: Denver, CO
Strava is an online network that connects the global community of athletes. The company’s free mobile apps and website help members discover and plan workouts, record and share activities, and analyze and compare performance. Strava’s ability to connect athletes around the world makes fitness a more social experience.
“People are committed to doing the right thing and helping each other, even cross team. The shared mission lowers politics.”
-Employee review
Strava is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Cloud Data Services|Contact Management|Enterprise Software
Location: Denver, CO
Using unique data insights and a patented identity graph, FullContact enables brands to create a sustainable advantage by improving their customer experience across all touch points. It resolves identities across internal silos and enriches contact records with unparalleled data dimensions so brands can instantly recognize and authentically engage with their customers across channels.
“Genuine love and empathy for each other. Lots of support and good friendships have resulted.”
-Employee review
FullContact employees rated their overall culture an A.
FullContact is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Accounting|Business Services|Billing
Location: Denver, CO
Xero is a suite of online accounting software for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It enables its users to track and manage cash flow processes, invoicing, payments, reporting, and pay runs. Users can use Xero through any one of its three monthly subscription packages: starter, standard, and premium.
“Bold visions and passion for innovating on behalf our customers that sets us apart in the industry.”
-Employee review
Xero Inc employees rated their overall culture an A+.
Xero is hiring! Check out jobs here!
Employee Benefits|FinTech|Human Resources
Location: Denver, CO
Gusto develops web-based payroll solution for small- and medium-sized businesses. It operates an online platform that provides payroll, benefits, human resource, and integration services for employers and employees in the United States. It offers health benefits and workers’ compensation benefits as well as workers’ compensation insurance plans, time tracking and integration services, and access to employees for processing payroll from web-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets
“They really care about Gusto and listen to feedback from the team.”
-Employee review
93% of Gusto employees describe their work environment as positive.